Best Schools & Universities in Tanzania 2017/2018

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The Open University of Tanzania is the first university in the whole of the East Africa region to offer educational programmes through Open and Distance Learning mode. This makes OUT peculiar from conventional residential universities. Through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), OUT allows flexible learning environment leading to protracted periods of course completion.
Being an ODL institution OUT operates through a network of 30 Regional Centres and more than 70 Study… [+] Centres in Tanzania and abroad.
Vision and Mission
VISION STATEMENT:
"To be a leading world-class University in the delivery of affordable quality education through Open distance learning, dynamic knowledge generation and application
MISSION STATEMENT:
To continuously provide quality Open and distance education, research and public services for sustainable and equitable socio-economic development of Tanzania in particular and rest of Africa'
GUIDING PLAN THEME:
Commitment to quality outputs, integrity and pursuit for the provision of affordable quality education for all.
OUT Functions.
As provided in the Universities Act No.7 of 2005 and the OUT charter 2007 the functions of the Open University of Tanzania are:
To preserve and transmit knowledge by teaching through various means including the use of modern technological means, tuition, residential courses and services.
Conduct research and consultancy by addressing social, economic and development problems of the community.
Promote the educational wellbeing of the Tanzania community by offering demand driven courses.
Provide opportunities for higher Education to a broad segment of the population predominantly trough Open and distance education.
Conduct examinations for and to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University.
Promote collaboration and partnership in acquisition provision and application of higher education at institutional regional and international levels.
To promote equity and widen access to education to marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
To promote gender equity and mainstreaming in the acquisition, provision and application of higher Education.
To address the HIVI AIDS pandemic in the course of offering higher education.
Core Functions
As provided in the Universities Act No.7 of 2005 and the OUT charter 2007 the functions of the Open University of Tanzania are:
Teaching and Learning
The Open University of Tanzania offers affordable, innovative, relevant and quality degrees and non-degree programmes. In addition, the University provides an enabling environment for integrated continuous learning for students and its staff.
Research and Publication
OUT has created and will maintain a conducive environment to undertake relevant quality research and publications. It also publishes scholarly findings as part of its mandate to generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge in its own, local and international media and journals as well as electronic repositories.
Consultancy and Community Service
The consultancy and community services are integrated within the OUT core functions. In addition, the University participates in various community programmes, activities and services as part of its corporate social responsibility.
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When the Catholic Bishops of Tanzania decided to extend the Church’s service to the provision of higher Education they envisioned a training that would impart academic and professional skills, as well as inculcate values of civic and social learning, such as acquisition of national identity, cultural norms, political growth and responsible citizenship. Thus, the church’s vision is holistic development of a person and respect for human dignity.
If you have high academic pot… [+]ential and you are looking for a graduate university with an international ethos and a vibrant community, then St Augustine University of Tanzania is the ideal choice for you.
The University has many special features that combine to give it a distinct character:
With about 7,037 students, 28 lecture theatres and the Mario Mgulunde Learning Resource Centre, the University ensures that its members can share the learning facilities in an intimate and friendly community atmosphere.
St Augustine University has the highest proportion of experienced and highly committed members of academic and administrative staff for the size of its students.
Men and women come to St Augustine University of Tanzania from all over the world and from a wide variety of backgrounds, and there is a good mix of students on one- or two- or three- or four-year taught courses and those pursuing research degrees.
Students at SAUT share learning facilities on equal terms. This enables the free flow of knowledge and experience which any graduate should rightly expect from an academic community like SAUT.
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The Institute of Accountancy Arusha offers a number of postgraduate degrees in Arusha and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, through its strategic partner Coventry University in the UK.
The education provided by Coventry University alongside the Institute of Accountancy Arusha goes a long way towards making sure that our graduates have the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their ambitions. Students have the best possible experience, and students at the Institute of Accountancy… [+] receive the same high quality education that benefits all Coventry University graduates.
The Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) has three campuses: the main campus is located in Arusha, another is in Dar es Salaam and we also have a campus in Babati. Masters programmes are offered in Arusha and Dar es Salaam campuses: these are offered in the evening to facilitate those who are working during the day.
IAA Arusha campus is located in Njiro Hill, just a few kilometres from Arusha city centre, and hosts the headquarters and the ultra-modern library building, along with a number of lecture theatres, class halls, classrooms and a computer laboratory, all designed to enhance and support your learning. There is a limited number of hostels for both undergraduate and postgraduate students should they wish to apply.
Coventry University has a long tradition as a provider of higher education. It can trace its roots as far back as Coventry College of Design in 1843. Today Coventry University is a forward-looking, modern University with a proud heritage as a provider of high quality education and a harbinger of multidisciplinary research.
The University has established an academic presence regionally, nationally and internationally and takes great care in providing a supportive environment to all its students. [-]